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Black Violin is lead by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin). Joining them onstage are DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. The band uses their unique blend of classical and hip-hop music to overcome stereotypes while encouraging people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers. Black Violin, along side artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Elton John, recently joined with Turnaround Arts to bring arts education to…

Chris Tucker is an international award-winning actor and comedian best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. He became a favorite on Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s and came to prominence in his first starring role, the 1995 film cult classic Friday starring alongside Ice Cube. In 1997, Tucker was an executive producer and co-starred in the hit movie, Money Talks with Charlie Sheen and then appeared in…

The Paramount Theatre presents Pat Metheny with James Francies & Joe Dyson - new release "Side Eye V1.IV NYC" Tour Get Concert Tickets! PAT METHENY SIDE-EYE NYC (V1.IV), an exciting, vibrant and energized new platform for Metheny, showcased in a recording that features 30 minutes of intricate new music set alongside a few unexpected and creative re-workings of Metheny classics re-imagined. Order NOW PAT METHENY was born in Lee’s Summit, MO on August 12, 1954, into a musical family. Starting…

Culbertson burst onto the scene in 1994 with a chart-topping album that he recorded in his college apartment featuring keyboard-led contemporary jazz tracks. “Long Night Out” landed him a lengthy record deal and signaled that a star was born Over the course of crafting a 25-album catalog and architecting nearly 40 Billboard No. 1 singles as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, Brian Culbertson has charted his own unique course in music. Label him jazz; he makes a funk record. Call…

Welcome to the acclaimed All-Star instrumental ensemble Jazz is Dead. Famous for its interpretations of classic Grateful Dead songs with jazz influences. Co-founder Alphonso Johnson will be joined by Steve Kimock, Pete Lavezzoli & Bobby Lee Rodgers, performing Grateful Dead’s ‘Wake of The Flood’ marking its 50th Anniversary, in addition to other beloved selections. Jazz Is Dead XXV ‘reunites’ two greats! Steve Kimock & Alphonso Johnson, who together in heavyweight post-Garcia Grateful Dead offshoot The Other Ones together with Bob…

Classical music meets hip-hop in the groundbreaking duo Black Violin and their Classical Boom Tour, an outing that blurs the lines between genre, race, and gender with its unique fusion of groove and strings. The outfit features Will Baptiste on viola and Kev Marcus on violin. TICKETS HERE With a dedicated touring schedule and classical music training under their belts, Baptiste and Marcus certainly blast away the cobwebs with a dynamic and energetic show - this isn't the type of…

The Empress Reigns Once More Gladys Knight has never been pigeonholed by her early Motown years. With her backing band, The Pips she was one of the label's brightest stars in the late sixties, recording, amongst others, the original version of I Heard it through the Grapevine. She isn't nicknamed 'The Empress of Soul' for nothing. Since then, however, she's dabbled in jazz, R'n'B, and gospel, and secured her place in the annals of movie history with the theme from…

The tour, which will visit some of the most important cities in the United States and two cities in Canada, will begin in Denver, Colorado on April 14, 2023 and end in Orlando, Florida on May 7, 2023. Renaissance will coincide with the release of their new album. The Renaissance album, their first in eight years, is being hailed as "an album full of gypsy passion and tradition drawn from true gypsy life." "Over the years, we have performed in…

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music.“We were a Soul band called The Motowns.” recalls Emilio Castillo. “Rocco was the bass player, I was there, and my brother was the drummer. I met “Doc” Kupka back in 1968, and gave him an audition. He came in the band, and we eventually changed our name to the Tower of Power.” The reason for the band name change was…

In Fall 2023, 20-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist and composer Pat Metheny is launching a solo tour, which will coincide with a new album release on BMG Modern Recordings called Dream Box. The tour, a first of its kind for Metheny, will feature personal and fan favorites from his nearly 50-year career. Metheny says, "A few years back, I did a short run of concerts that were not exclusively me and a single guitar, but pretty close. I loved it. Of…

Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums, to become the largest selling instrumental artist in The United States. There’s nothing like a Chris Botti concert. He’s the complete package: a dazzling trumpeter at home in everything from jazz to pop to rock, a brilliant. His mesmerizing performances with a stunning array of legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon,…

The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm glow and nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets, and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes. Don’t miss this chance to experience the wonder of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, a classic Holiday…

The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm glow and nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets, and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes. Don’t miss this chance to experience the wonder of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, a classic Holiday…

The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm glow and nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets, and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes. Don’t miss this chance to experience the wonder of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, a classic Holiday…

Paramount Theatre is proud to present contemporary jazz, R&B, and funk musician Brian Culbertson - The Trilogy Tour. Brian Culbertson: Throughout crafting a 25-album catalog and architecting nearly 40 Billboard No. 1 singles as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, Brian Culbertson has charted his unique course in music. Label him jazz, and he makes a funk record. Call him an R&B artist, and he drops an acoustic jazz trio collection. Brand him pop, and he creates a 32-minute New Age…

Jesus "Aguaje" Ramos (born 1951) is a Cuban trombonist, composer, arranger and musical director. He is best known as the original orchestra leader, composer, and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club. He has also served long stints in world-class ensembles Estrellas de Areito and Afro-Cuban Allstars. His musical journey and history are brought into focus throughout the critically acclaimed 1999 documentary “Buena Vista Social Club” Ramos performed on the World Circuit recordings of The Buena Vista Social Club and…

Most recently, the breakout vocalist released the original single “Why I’m Here.” This incredibly triumphant and rousing track from the Netflix film Shirley (starring Oscar winner Regina King), further establishes Samara as a voice to be reckoned with, not just in the world of jazz but effortlessly across genres. Written by Samara and fellow multiple GRAMMY winner PJ Morton, the anthemic song plays over Shirley’s end title credits. The ascendant, 3x GRAMMY-winning vocalist, who continues to tour all over the…